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M26 MPJ

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,018 mi
Last recorded124,018 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM26 MPJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 124,018 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 120,036 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 116,619 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flexi pipe corroded / deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Uneven pad wear across axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded - BOTH have limited damping effect/soft (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 116,619 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flexi pipe corroded / deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Uneven pad wear across axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded - BOTH have limited damping effect/soft (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 112,115 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH - corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 106,573 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall tear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 102,774 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 99,401 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x unions alongside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

REAR upper suspension shocker top mounts corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2018 92,791 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 92,791 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 85,160 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 85,156 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 73,781 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 62,603 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 62,603 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 50,109 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 37,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 14 Mar 2014 37,770 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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M26 MPJ is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 77,864 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M26 MPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 15 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M26 MPJ registered?

M26 MPJ is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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